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Health Alert!

Hormones in Beef: Profitability vs. Health

March 25, 2010

I read an article on Naturalnews today about hormones in U.S. raised beef and had to share it with you because it just made me MAD. I can accept that to buy the best meat (pastured & local) I need to specifically purchase it from a small farm, but the beef that most people buy [...]

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Fluoride in Food

October 23, 2009

If you are like most people who’ve experienced a natural health awakening over the past few years, (or maybe you’re still in yours – after all, education is a lifelong process!), you are aware of the dangers of fluoride, and you have taken steps to remove it from your water supply.
To recap, sodium fluoride (not [...]

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National Health Care Reform Diseased from the Start

July 2, 2009

The United States appears to be well on its way to socialized medicine, and to add one more brick in the wall, especially hard-hitting to those of us trying to stay ahead of the socialist curve, a newly unveiled Senate bill would actually fine those who refuse health insurance coverage by up to $1000.
Unbelievably, [...]

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Aspartame Not Worth the Risks

April 19, 2009

Although I think we’ve made it pretty clear how we feel about soda, I want to delve a bit deeper into the dangers of diet pop. If you’re thinking the word “diet” makes a Coke or Pepsi (or any other pop for that matter) a “healthier” option, think again. Sure, you can escape from the [...]

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Coke, Water & Juice Plus

April 16, 2009

A few weeks ago I went down to the Women’s Expo to see what’s big with women in Grand Rapids, and was pleasantly surprised to see a good showing of holistic health booths. One such booth was run by a friendly couple, Deb and Joel Petroelje, representing Juice Plus. This excellent product features a bioavailable [...]

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Beware of the HFCS!

February 26, 2009

About a month ago, I began writing this post to inform you that I don’t think there’s ever been an ingredient so sneaky and nasty as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Now I’m writing not just to tell you, but to plead to you- avoid HFCS at all costs!
This will be a difficult task to [...]

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The Dangers of Dry Cleaning

February 11, 2009

As I had never previously questioned how my clothes get clean at the dry cleaners, I’ve dropped items off for years and enjoyed the clean, pressed feel. When I recently noticed a strong, unpleasant smell on my dry cleaned sweaters (that lingered even after wearing them for hours), I began wondering what goes on behind the [...]

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Are Your Cosmetics Safe?

January 15, 2009

If you are anything like me, you probably have a wide variety of body care products claiming space in your bathroom. From facial soaps and lotions to nail polish and makeup, I’ve been guilty of using a variety of brands whose ingredients I did not fully question until now.
Once you begin reading the fine print [...]

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